"Water" was the second single released by Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band, but the first single that was credited to them as Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band. It made the UK top 40 in 1966.
Background It was composed by Helen Miller and Roger Atkins.Music VF.com - Songs written by Helen Miller, Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography The single was first released in the UK on the Piccadilly label on April 29, 1966. It was backed with the song "Understanding" which was composed by Margaret Nash and Sam Gary, previously recorded by Johnny Nash.45Cat - Geno Washington And The Ram Jam Band - Discography, UKDiscogs - Geno Washington And The Ram Jam Band* – Water45Cat - Johnny Nash - Discography, USA It was also released in the US on Congress CG-269.45Cat - Geno Washington And The Ram Jam Band - Discography, USA
Chart info Their first charting hit, it spent at least eight weeks on the UK charts, peaking at #39 on May 19, 1966.Music VF.com - Songs written by Helen Miller, Top Songs / Chart Singles DiscographyBritish Hit Singles and Albums, Guinness, 2005 - Page 100 Geno WASHINGTON & The RAM JAM BAND
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